Mexican food in SA?

[Lp78]

What are the best Mexican Food restaurants in San Antonio? Will be visiting this weekend & need some help before we get there.

Thanks

[RATTLERS316]

Los Barrios
La Margerita
Mamacitas
Gringos
Casa Rio

i know there are a lot others i have ate at but cant remember them all

[RedRage00]

Henry's Puffy Taco
Chachos

[country club]

1. Mi Tierra (Make sure to get extra pralines in the bakery), also open 24 hours.

2. Pico de Gallo

3. La Fogata

[SV61]

Los Barrios
La Margerita
Mamacitas
Gringos
Casa Rio

i know there are a lot others i have ate at but cant remember them all

Los Barrios is da bomb. And I will say that the original is better than the fancy one out on Redland.

Nachos Butler to start, and then the Enchilades Mexicanas. Mmmmmmm.

Also, the place may be a little different these next few days. The owner was killed last week. Anybody who went there, knew her. She would come around and talk to everybody. Her son, and daugther in law would also make the rounds.

RIP Ms. Barrios

[J-Rock Mom]

Most of the ones people have named are okay, over priced but okay. And few good ones are Casa Del Sol on Fredricksburg road, and The Blanco Cafe on Blanco and also on Fredricksburg Rd. I also know a few Mom and Pop type in Kirby and on O'Connor that are good.

[SV61]

Most of the ones people have named are okay, over priced but okay. And few good ones are Casa Del Sol on Fredricksburg road, and The Blanco Cafe on Blanco and also on Fredricksburg Rd. I also know a few Mom and Pop type in Kirby and on O'Connor that are good.

Gotta go to the Blanco cafe for Breakfast!

Good call J-Rock Mom!

[drgnbkr]

Most of the ones people have named are okay, over priced but okay. And few good ones are Casa Del Sol on Fredricksburg road, and The Blanco Cafe on Blanco and also on Fredricksburg Rd. I also know a few Mom and Pop type in Kirby and on O'Connor that are good.

For a non-San Antonian, I like Blanco Cafe. We can't get a good Mexi-breakfast up here..wish we had something half as good as Blanco Cafe.

[t00 playa]

1. Mi Tierra (Make sure to get extra pralines in the bakery), also open 24 hours.

2. Pico de Gallo

3.casa rio


these are mine.... i really like tierra and rio........:eek:

[J-Rock Mom]

these are mine.... i really like tierra and rio........:eek:

Those are okay but are Tourist traps. I have been to them all once and will never go again.

[Bobcat81]

My favorites are:

1. La Margerita..or is it Margarita?:notworthy

2. Mi Tierra

I had heard the stories and all the talk about "Mi Tierra" way back when i was a sophomore (1978) in high school. I finally went to SA a few years after i graduated and that was the first place i ate when i got there. It was well worth the wait.

I went back in the early 90's and asked around about the best place to eat Mexican food and was overwhelmed with responses to "La Margarita"..so i went and tried it. I've been to a tone of mexican food places but THAT had to be the best! The plate was Huge as was the serving, and the taste was like none other. That place will be my Numero Uno until someone can convince me otherwise.

[RedRage00]

Yah, Mi Tierra is a tourist trap. I went there maybe like once or twice the entire time I lived in SA (4 years). The hole-in-da-wall places outside of downtown SA are a lot better.

I forgot about La Fogata! :cool:

Rolando's SuperTaco on Hildebrand and Blanco is another good one.

[J-Rock Mom]

Yah, Mi Tierra is a tourist trap. I went there maybe like once or twice the entire time I lived in SA (4 years). The hole-in-da-wall places outside of downtown SA are a lot better.

I forgot about La Fogata! :cool:

Rolando's SuperTaco on Hildebrand and Blanco is another good one.

Yea, they have one off of Walzem that we go to sometimes. The hole in da wall place we go to every Sunday is in Kirby it is called Blanca's cafe, great food and cheap. We walk out paying about $20 for 4 people which I think is excellent compared to other places for breakfast and you are paying $30 +

[Bobcat81]

Mi Tierra is a tourist trap?? What the heck happened?? What a shame!! It used to be a nice place with really good food.

I haven't been in quite a while. What has turned it into a tourist trap?..Rage..J-Rock Mom?

[SV61]

Yah, Mi Tierra is a tourist trap. I went there maybe like once or twice the entire time I lived in SA (4 years). The hole-in-da-wall places outside of downtown SA are a lot better.

I forgot about La Fogata! :cool:

Rolando's SuperTaco on Hildebrand and Blanco is another good one.

Rolando's has the best "tacos" (Actually bigger than burritos if I recall). Get the Guivi taco.

Mi Tierra is okay, but you WILL run into Tourists there, just like Casa Rio. But Mi Tierra has the bakery para empanadas!

What about Pico De Gallo, is that still there by across the Highway from Mi Tierra? They had KILLER Margaritas.

[J-Rock Mom]

Mi Tierra is a tourist trap?? What the heck happened?? What a shame!! It used to be a nice place with really good food.

I haven't been in quite a while. What has turned it into a tourist trap?..Rage..J-Rock Mom?

That is what is mostly there are tourist. And to me they are over priced.

[mad_fan]

Most of the ones people have named are okay, over priced but okay. And few good ones are Casa Del Sol on Fredricksburg road, and The Blanco Cafe on Blanco and also on Fredricksburg Rd. I also know a few Mom and Pop type in Kirby and on O'Connor that are good.

Is that still there (same one as 20-years ago)???
The rats must be full grown by now...:D

[RedRage00]

Mi Tierra is a tourist trap?? What the heck happened?? What a shame!! It used to be a nice place with really good food.

I haven't been in quite a while. What has turned it into a tourist trap?..Rage..J-Rock Mom?

There are a lot of tourists there because its downtown.....plus, I didn't think the food was that great...maybe I'm spoiled by the good stuff I know outside of downtown SA. :D....and its really overpriced just because its downtown and tourist will pay those prices.

[J-Rock Mom]

Is that still there (same one as 20-years ago)???
The rats must be full grown by now...:D

Yes it is still there and the rats have moved on.

[hunterbunter]

I would say La Fogata and Mamacitas. If you want the real Progreso, Mexico taste go to La Fogata.

[SV61]

Is that still there (same one as 20-years ago)???
The rats must be full grown by now...:D

Speaking of that part of town, Anybody still go to Caspere's (sp?). It is a dive just south of Hildebrand and Blanco. They make DADDY enchilades!

Mmmmmmmmm.

[RedRage00]

Speaking of that part of town, Anybody still go to Caspere's (sp?). It is a dive just south of Hildebrand and Blanco. They make DADDY enchilades!

Mmmmmmmmm.

I didn't realize SV people ventured into these neighborhoods :D

[SV61]

I didn't realize SV people ventured into these neighborhoods :D

I was SV, before SV was "cool".

:cool:

I did a lot of my growing up, Down on Blanco, just North of Fresno.

:eek:

I know this is pretty sterile Mexican Food, but Alamo Cafe makes a REAL good salsa, queso, and tortillas. There is one on I-10 at Wurzbach, and 281 just North of Bitters.

[RedRage00]

I was SV, before SV was "cool".

:cool:

I did a lot of my growing up, Down on Blanco, just North of Fresno.

:eek:

I know this is pretty sterile Mexican Food, but Alamo Cafe makes a REAL good salsa, queso, and tortillas. There is one on I-10 at Wurzbach, and 281 just North of Bitters.

You just lost all credibility with that one LOL

[SV61]

You just lost all credibility with that one LOL

But they DO make good tortillas, salsa, and queso! AND, they are almost as touristy, as the places downtown!

I like their CFS as well.

Not like Tip Tops CFS though.

[elkfbfan]

As a "tourist", I like the downtown places- Casa Rio- the original riverwalk resteraunt, Mi Tierra is where we always eat breakfast- I didn't think it was as good for lunch or dinner; there are probably hundreds of good Mexican places- it is San Antonio, after all- you could probably eat at one a day and still not eat at all the Tex-Mex or Mexican places in the SA area.:puke

[rocketgrl94]

Yea, they have one off of Walzem that we go to sometimes. The hole in da wall place we go to every Sunday is in Kirby it is called Blanca's cafe, great food and cheap. We walk out paying about $20 for 4 people which I think is excellent compared to other places for breakfast and you are paying $30 +

Taco Cabana!!!!:p J/K

i think Little Taco Factory is OK also on 78 in Kirby

[J-Rock Mom]

Taco Cabana!!!!:p J/K

i think Little Taco Factory is OK also on 78 in Kirby

One morning try Blanca's cheap and good. I haven't been to the Little Taco Factory in years.

[rocketgrl94]

One morning try Blanca's cheap and good. I haven't been to the Little Taco Factory in years.

yeah i havent tried it in a few years maybe i need to go back, how much are their potato & egg tacos and huevos rancheros...im just asking because my mom and I go to breakfast Friday & Sat, just so i can get heads up....if ya know

[SV61]

yeah i havent tried it in a few years maybe i need to go back, how much are their potato & egg tacos and huevos rancheros...im just asking because my mom and I go to breakfast Friday & Sat, just so i can get heads up....if ya know


Why did I think that Rocketgirl would be voting for McDonalds??

:D

[RedRage00]

Taco Cabana!!!!:p J/K

i think Little Taco Factory is OK also on 78 in Kirby

For some reason I don't think you're kidding....you do like McDonalds afterall ;)

Oh, and when is that McRib coming out? I'm still waiting lol

[rocketgrl94]

For some reason I don't think you're kidding....you do like McDonalds afterall ;)

Oh, and when is that McRib coming out? I'm still waiting lol

im not kidding Rage!:eek: i dont call that real mexican food i call that FAUX mexican food
i have no idea when the McRib is coming out....im still waiting too!;):D

[J-Rock Mom]

yeah i havent tried it in a few years maybe i need to go back, how much are their potato & egg tacos and huevos rancheros...im just asking because my mom and I go to breakfast Friday & Sat, just so i can get heads up....if ya know

Sometimes they have a special for either a steak and eggs or a pork chop with eggs, comes with potatos, tortillas, beans and your drink for $4.50. The tacos run about $1.?? each.

[SV61]

Sometimes they have a special for either a steak and eggs or a pork chop with eggs, comes with potatos, tortillas, beans and your drink for $4.50. The tacos run about $1.?? each.

There is a joint here in Comfort (Los Jarritos) that you and a buddy can get STUFFED (Lunch OR Dinner) for about $15.00. I mean stuffed!

And it's Good food.

[RedRage00]

Back home in Victoria there is this place that I go to called Vera Cruz....THE BEST tortillas that I have ever had....including the SA places. When I was moving I asked the owner if I could take the lady in the back with me. :D

[t-long20]

Cha chos

Las Palapas

p.s. I probably spelled both of them wrong.

[RedRage00]

Cha chos

Las Palapas

p.s. I probably spelled both of them wrong.

Chachos is one word. Las Palapas is correct.

50% score! FAIL!

[Firebird]

The best way to get Mexican food in SA is to take I-37 out of town south to Corpus Christi, switch onto 77 south, and drive until palm trees start to line the road. Then stop at the first place that strikes your fancy, and it'll be all good.

[madmav2012]

Los Barrios - good food
Mi Tierra, Pico de Gallo, La Margarita - all owned by the same family, all tourist traps, over priced, marginal food.

Mamacitas - junk

Chachos(on Callaghan) - good food

La Fogata - overpriced, poor service

El Chilaquil( on Commerce downtown) - Huaraches, Sopes, carnitas - good food

Rosarios( Southtown) - good food

Los Generales( Nacogdoches, south of 1604) - good food, large bowl of excellant menudo for $5

Panchitos( off of Hildebrand and McCullogh) - good food

[country club]

Yes, Mi Tierra is a "TOURISTY" kind of place, but so is The Cadillac Bar in Nuevo Laredo, Ma Crosbys in Acuna, La Cucharacha in Reynosa or Blanca Whites in Matamores. So I missed your POINT. Anyway all of these are FUN and Festive. And the Bakery at Mi Tierra is decent. If you want AUTHENTIC look for a place with Taqueria in the name. If you want good food in San Antonio, here are a few others besides the ones mentioned earlier in my other post;

1. Cielito Lindo

2. Aldacos

3. Marthas

4. El Mirador

5. Acenar

6. Chino Latino

7. El Pino

Enjoy :)

[Slim-Rob]

Taco Bell

[Slim-Rob]

haha jk bout taco bell.

BUT

Mi Tierras is good every now and then.

By Judson there is El Sabrasitos which is alright but not too great. I have only had breakfast there...i like Judson Cafe more for breakfast tacos, cheaper than Sabs

Camino Ranch is a "Steak-Mex" restaurant. I can't really describe it but a lot of people say they have the best Fajitas. I won't go there cuz i used to work there, but the Fajitas ARE delicious.

There is a place in the Forum...can't remember the dang name...ummm...hmmm. i'll get back atcha. not too good but it's alright. I don't have good taste. If it has fruit or veggies i won't like it.

[rocketgrl94]

Why did I think that Rocketgirl would be voting for McDonalds??

:D

i wish McDonalds would sell Mexican food it would probably be pretty damn good!:p:D

[rocketgrl94]

haha jk bout taco bell.

BUT

Mi Tierras is good every now and then.

By Judson there is El Sabrasitos which is alright but not too great. I have only had breakfast there...i like Judson Cafe more for breakfast tacos, cheaper than Sabs

Camino Ranch is a "Steak-Mex" restaurant. I can't really describe it but a lot of people say they have the best Fajitas. I won't go there cuz i used to work there, but the Fajitas ARE delicious.

There is a place in the Forum...can't remember the dang name...ummm...hmmm. i'll get back atcha. not too good but it's alright. I don't have good taste. If it has fruit or veggies i won't like it.

Sabrasitos is nasty:puke
and Judson Cafe isnt the same now that the original owners left, we havent gone back since we tried it out with the new owners:cry

[Mean DT]

What are the best Mexican Food restaurants in San Antonio? Will be visiting this weekend & need some help before we get there.

Thanks1000 oaks cafe, on the corner of Nacadoches and Thousand
oaks. Also the Rojo Molino right up the road on Nacadoches. That food will make you wanna slap your mama.:D

[rocketgrl94]

1000 oaks cafe, on the corner of Nacadoches and Thousand
oaks. Also the Rojo Molino right up the road on Nacadoches. That food will make you wanna slap your mama.:D

i wont be going there then, coming from you!:D

[Mean DT]

i wish McDonalds would sell Mexican food it would probably be pretty damn good!:p:DWhat do you know about good mex food rocket.:D

[rocketgrl94]

What do you know about good mex food rocket.:D

Uuuuum if its good then i'll eat it:p

[Mean DT]

i wont be going there then, coming from you!:DI know my Mex food rocket. Do you know how to cook, are do you
always eat at MD.:D

[Mean DT]

Uuuuum if its good then i'll eat it:pWhere do you go to eat MX food?

[rocketgrl94]

I know my Mex food rocket. Do you know how to cook, are do you
always eat at MD.:D

i know how to cook a little bit but just chalupas, tacos, and from the box , hell i am not a cook but i dont dine out all the time either

[rocketgrl94]

Where do you go to eat MX food?

Los Arcos in UC or Taqaria Guadalajara on Pat Booker also, but actually its alwys breakfast though and whats my usual Potato & Egg tacos:D:notworthy

[Mean DT]

Los Arcos in UC or Taqaria Guadalajara on Pat Booker also, but actually its alwys breakfast though and whats my usual Potato & Egg tacos:D:notworthyYou dont know tacos. You
need to try some barbacoa or some tripas, good stuff.:D

[rocketgrl94]

You dont know tacos. You
need to try some barbacoa or some tripas, good stuff.:D

im not eating Brains or guts those are both nasty and greasy:puke:puke:puke

[t-long20]

Chachos is one word. Las Palapas is correct.

50% score! FAIL!

Cant blame me for trying it.:D

[Mean DT]

im not eating Brains or guts those are both nasty and greasy:puke:puke:pukeBetter than McD.:D

[Slim-Rob]

Sabrasitos is nasty:puke
and Judson Cafe isnt the same now that the original owners left, we havent gone back since we tried it out with the new owners:cry

agreed but the gf likes the bean and cheese tacos...i like Judson cafe's country sausage and egg n cheese tacos

for breakfast tacos, Bill Miller's Bean and Sausage=greatness

[SV61]

i wish McDonalds would sell Mexican food it would probably be pretty damn good!:p:D

SO, you haven't tried the Mctripas?????

:D

All right guys, a couple of places on the South and South East Side that I am surprised no one has mentioned.

1) Don Pedros. On Southwest Military. Puffy Tacos in particular are awesome.

2) El Tipico. On Rigsby between WW White and 410. Good stuff, guys, I'm tellin ya!

[CedarHillDad]

What are the best Mexican Food restaurants in San Antonio? Will be visiting this weekend & need some help before we get there.

Thanks

I vote for mi tierra(sp) 24hour spot down at the El Mercado.

[RedRage00]

I vote for mi tierra(sp) 24hour spot down at the El Mercado.

That's great stuff compared to what we find in DFW...not great to SA standards.

RR

[BandidoNB]

SO, you haven't tried the Mctripas?????

:D

All right guys, a couple of places on the South and South East Side that I am surprised no one has mentioned.

1) Don Pedros. On Southwest Military. Puffy Tacos in particular are awesome.

2) El Tipico. On Rigsby between WW White and 410. Good stuff, guys, I'm tellin ya!


LOL @ McTripas

But doesnt McDonalds sell empanadas; or at least in New Braunfels they did.

[SV61]

LOL @ McTripas

But doesnt McDonalds sell empanadas; or at least in New Braunfels they did.

I THOUGHT they used to sell a "Breakfast Burrito".

I mean, how WHITE is that??????

[okt0ber]

Someone mentioned Gringo's. That's a chain restaurant out of Houston!! :rolleyes:


I like Chachos. Or, for middle of the night food, Mama Margie's on I-10 and Wurzbach Pkwy. If you're drunk, Las Salsa's on San Pedro is cheap.

[rocketgrl94]

Someone mentioned Gringo's. That's a chain restaurant out of Houston!! :rolleyes:


I like Chachos. Or, for middle of the night food, Mama Margie's on I-10 and Wurzbach Pkwy. If you're drunk, Las Salsa's on San Pedro is cheap.

Aaaaaand Gringos is here too:rolleyes:

[okt0ber]

Aaaaaand Gringos is here too:rolleyes:

Oh I know. I eat there, too. But I mean... this is suppost of be for SA mexican food.

I'll create a thread, though, for "The Best Chain Mexican Restaurants"

[rocketgrl94]

Oh I know. I eat there, too. But I mean... this is suppost of be for SA mexican food.

I'll create a thread, though, for "The Best Chain Mexican Restaurants"

get it boyfriend!!!!:D
MAKE THAT THREAD!!!!

[Reaganrattler07]

something tells me rocketgrl knows her restaurants.:p

[rocketgrl94]

something tells me rocketgrl knows her restaurants.:p

no, not Mexican Restaurants... you thought wrong;)
what makes u think that?

[okt0ber]

something tells me rocketgrl knows her restaurants.:p

Only thing in Converse is soul food ;)

[rocketgrl94]

Only thing in Converse is soul food ;)

i wish cuz im tired of Mexican food, i want something different
damn taquerias everywhere i go:D

[Mean DT]

i wish cuz im tired of Mexican food, i want something different
damn taquerias everywhere i go:D
Did you forget you live close to San Antonio, Texas.:D

[Mean DT]

SO, you haven't tried the Mctripas?????

:D

All right guys, a couple of places on the South and South East Side that I am surprised no one has mentioned.

1) Don Pedros. On Southwest Military. Puffy Tacos in particular are awesome.

2) El Tipico. On Rigsby between WW White and 410. Good stuff, guys, I'm tellin ya!You need to get out more, Don Pedros=Roches.:D

[Slim-Rob]

i've only been to the Chachos and Chaluchis (sp?) @ 410 and that one road...(right behind academy...cant believe i forgot the name lol) Perrin Beitel i think. i know i spelled that wrong.

how is the other Chachos?

[Mean DT]

i've only been to the Chachos and Chaluchis (sp?) @ 410 and that one road...(right behind academy...cant believe i forgot the name lol) Perrin Beitel i think. i know i spelled that wrong.

how is the other Chachos?Not good!!:D

[Reaganrattler07]

no, not Mexican Restaurants... you thought wrong;)
what makes u think that?

http://www.humorhour.com/pictures/h34.jpg

:p

It's cause you're a judson fan.:laugh

[Slim-Rob]

http://www.humorhour.com/pictures/h34.jpg

:p

It's cause you're a judson fan.:laugh

42-21.

[okt0ber]

i've only been to the Chachos and Chaluchis (sp?) @ 410 and that one road...(right behind academy...cant believe i forgot the name lol) Perrin Beitel i think. i know i spelled that wrong.

how is the other Chachos?

Perrin-Beitel is the correct spelling, and yes that's the street.

All the Chachos are pretty much the same. Great margaritas!!

[SV61]

You need to get out more, Don Pedros=Roches.:D

They really don't eat all that much!

:D

Did I mention, that it was the Southside??

:D

[RedRage00]

Someone mentioned Gringo's. That's a chain restaurant out of Houston!! :rolleyes:


I like Chachos. Or, for middle of the night food, Mama Margie's on I-10 and Wurzbach Pkwy. If you're drunk, Las Salsa's on San Pedro is cheap.

Las Salsa's is nasty...you have to be drunk to eat that crap...thats why its always filled after partying on Friday and Saturday nights.

I won't eat there. The food is nasty.

[RedRage00]

42-21.

LAME! We're not talking football...take that to the main board! :cool:

[rocketgrl94]

Did you forget you live close to San Antonio, Texas.:D

im in San Antonio DT

[rocketgrl94]

http://www.humorhour.com/pictures/h34.jpg

:p

It's cause you're a judson fan.:laugh

Wrong size and Wrong color!
I CALL DOUBLE FAIL on RR07!!!!:D

[okt0ber]

Las Salsa's is nasty...you have to be drunk to eat that crap...thats why its always filled after partying on Friday and Saturday nights.

I won't eat there. The food is nasty.


LOL that's the only time I've ever been there

[rancher52]

I saw a couple of mentions of Los Barrios (sp ??) -- I had the chance to visit there a couple of years back (or maybe 3), and I have to tell you it was the best I have had. IMHO there are only 2-3 in DFW (where I live) that rival what I had at LB in San Antonio -- and if I were forced to rate them the best 2 or 3 here would not beat out LB for the best. It was a great setting with all of the families and most of the customers seemed to be regulars.

[Mean DT]

im in San Antonio DTThought you lived in Converse, my bad.:D

[ktCarl]

There's Mexican Food in San Antonio!?!?!

Without me reading throught the whole thread....what is the name of the restaurant that is downtown across the street from a hotel? I can't recall the names even though I ate there and stayed in the hotel. That food was pretty O.K.

In Houston if you want good Mexican or 'Tex-Mex' cuisine you have to look for the dives. Most of the big name restaurants suck.

[rocketgrl94]

Thought you lived in Converse, my bad.:D

thats alright i just claim Converse:p

[SV61]

There's Mexican Food in San Antonio!?!?!

Without me reading throught the whole thread....what is the name of the restaurant that is downtown across the street from a hotel? I can't recall the names even though I ate there and stayed in the hotel. That food was pretty O.K.

In Houston if you want good Mexican or 'Tex-Mex' cuisine you have to look for the dives. Most of the big name restaurants suck.

If you want good Mexican Food in Houston, you drive to San Antonio!

:D

Just like good Sea Food in San Antonio. For the best seafood in San Antonio, you drive to Houston!

[CyFallsMom]

I haven't been there in a while but Tomatillo's was pretty good last time I was there - it's on Broadway. I used to go to Marthas on 281 but their food has gone downhill. Recently we discovered Amorcitos on 1604 which is brand new - pretty good food.